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Blow for hospitality as Valentine's Day spending plunges $60m

Restaurants lost out as Kiwis celebrated Valentine's Day a little differently this year.

Help! Can I take a connecting domestic flight before self-isolating

Will international arrivals have to isolate before taking a domestic connecting flight?

Drink-driver goes on dangerous escapade with 2-year-old onboard

A 22yo has avoided jail after a wild drive with a tot aboard, and a threat to a stranger.

Arrested protesters due in court denied entry as they ignore mask, vaccine passport rules

Protesters have been denied entry into court after refusing to comply with Covid rules.

Judge jails Christchurch child sex offender for 'gambit of indecencies' against little girl

Christchurch businessman who raped, filmed child sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence.

Almost $250,000 spent on consultants for pedestrian crossing in Wellington

The crossing has been controversial, especially with Wellington Airport.

Anti-bullying advocate fined after Facebook posts breach confidentiality agreement

Allan Halse claims he's a target for being critical of the Employment Relations Authority.

Self-isolating with Covid: What you need to know

The large majority of cases would be notified of their infection by text message.

Watch: PM admonishes Act Leader for meeting with protest representatives

Police and council signal they will take a firmer line on the protest, now in day nine.

Going with the flow: Canoe the Whanganui River

The trials and tribulations of DIY freedom paddling on the Whanganui River.

Burglary charge dismissed against man who allegedly masturbated in woman's home

The Wellington man has been granted interim name suppression, including his occupation.

Aussie returnees self-isolate for just seven days

Planning a trip to Australia when borders open? Expect a shorter self-isolation.

Manaaki campaign aims to support region in challenging times

The "Are you all goods?" campaign is running over 10 weeks.

'One is unacceptable': Expert's warning to vaccinators over dose errors

The vaccination provider is responsible for notifying someone if a dose error occurs.

'The government just need to listen' - experts reveal simple solution to growing protest

High profile activist, former police negotiator explain how to resolve Wellington protest.

Wellington's CubaDupa street festival cancelled

The cancellation is a huge blow for artists and businesses who are already hurting.

Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'

An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.

Parliament protest: 'Sanitation issues', 'weapons on site', police concerns for kids; patrols ramp up for commuters

'This is no place for children' - police warn of sanitation issues at freedom protest.